...for truly ever-lasting romance, the eminent Sign of the Takahe has had wedding heritage since 1918...

Your Special Day

Just imagine your wedding ceremony set amidst our Shakespearian romantic sunny sheltered walled garden, and your reception being held upstairs in a magical grade I listed building with a whimsical medieval castle like vibe.

 IT’S NOT A FAIRY TALE   …it’s real

Exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces that flow really well for your wedding day. Plus small nooks and crannies for smaller Registry Office type elopement Ceremonies.

With the fully licensed bar, it makes the Takahe the perfect backdrop for you and your partners special celebration.

Where life long memories will be made.

We are here to assist with them. we will help make your special day special. Don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail and one of our team members will arrange a meeting or tour.

Our Team can discuss all the options with you, from the challenges of finding suitable caterers,through to cutting the cake with our 300 year old sword!!

To assist getting your date booked before its gone, the following information is required.

  • Preferred date
  • Estimated number of guests
  • Times.  (e.g. Day ceremony, Evening reception)
  • Type of Service (Sit down dinner, cocktail, buffet, Spitroast).
Venue, Garden and Bar Hire

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars

Ceremony and/or Reception

Full Day Ceremony and/or Reception Package

Celebrate your love story or special occasion with exclusive access to our stunning venue from 9:00am to 11:59pm — perfect for a seamless ceremony and reception all in one unforgettable day.
Spaces upstairs up to 125 guests in a seated setup.


Package Inclusions:

  • Venue Hire & Setup
    Includes full-day access, standard cocktail or wedding layout, bar hire, and staff

  • add Garden Ceremony

    • Garden closed to the public from 1:00pm to 6:00pm(with suggested ceremony at 3pm)
    • Optional setup/hire of chairs and a selection of archways
    • Optional outdoor bar available for welcome drinks
  • Access Times:

    • From 9:00am for wedding setup
    • Day before access from 500(subject to availability and key dates*)

Pricing:

  • Please contact us for a quote

Notes:

  • Bank holidays, key seasonal dates & High level of setup.
  • Deposit Required

Weddings & Functions Venue

For Function and Wedding Enquiries only

For non urgent enquiries only OR for discussing a future larger group bookings.

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